Reading FC's two-game winning run was ended on Saturday by an impressive Wolves side.

Nuno Santo's side secured their 12th victory of the season following a 2-0 success at Madejski Stadium..

Royals matched their opponents for large parts but were unable to find a breakthrough when it mattered most. And they were made to pay for their missed chances with Ivan Cavaleiro and Matt Doherty striking for the visitors in each half.

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Royals got what they deserved

Jaap Stam didn't agree in his post-match press conference but Reading got what they deserved from the game - nothing. It's an old cliche but if you don't take your chances then you're highly unlikely to win the game.

Royals' luck was not with them but they also spurned a number of good opportunities in front of goal and that ultimately cost them the game. Wolves were more clinical when it mattered.

That's why they won and will most likely be right up there come the end of the season. Until Reading sort out their sharpness in front of goal, they won't be climbing the Championship table - even if they produce superb performances week after week.

Stam's not afraid to make the big decisions

Tiago Ilori returned to the team following a nasty-looking head injury against Middlesbrough at the end of last month.

Beerens comes under fire

Winger Roy Beerens came in for a lot of criticism from fans after the match. It is not the first time the Dutch winger has been singled out by supporters.

But he continues to be selected by Stam whether it is as a winger or as a striker. It's fair to say the former Hertha Berlin man has not hit the heights of last season and he is perhaps lucky to keep his place.

But Stam is probably hoping a run of games will do him good and increase his confidence. He almost laid on a superb assist for a goal for Mo Barrow midway through the second half so if one of these plays comes off in the next few weeks, we may see his best form emerge once again.

Popa continues to be frozen out

Adrian Popa (Image: Eddie Greville)

Romanian winger Adrian Popa was again left out of the Reading FC matchday squad. His last appearance for the first team came in the Carabao Cup back in September.

The 29-year-old had a bright start to the season but continues to be out of the first-team picture completely.

With Roy Beerens' form coming into question in recent weeks and an injury to Garath McCleary, fans urged Popa to be given a chance but he continues to be ignored.

If he does not return soon, a move in the January transfer window could be an option.

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